Wizards vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 9

Wizards vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, MNMT, and WVUE

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-31) are 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to turn around a nine-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (10-26) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, MNMT, and WVUE. The matchup's point total is 242.5.

Wizards vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Wizards win (56.9%)

Wizards vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Pelicans have covered the spread 21 times this season (21-18-0).
• The Wizards have 15 wins against the spread in 36 games this season.
• Pelicans games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 21 times out of 36 chances this season.
• Wizards games this season have gone over the total in 19 of 36 opportunities (52.8%).
• New Orleans has done a better job covering the spread at home (14-9-0) than it has in road tilts (7-9-0).
• The Pelicans have hit the over on the over/under in 14 of 23 home games (60.9%), compared to seven of 16 road games (43.8%).
• Washington has been better against the spread at home (8-10-0) than on the road (7-11-0) this year.
• Wizards games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (11 times out of 18) than away (eight of 18) this year.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.3 points, 3.5 assists and 6.1 boards.
• Derik Queen's numbers on the season are 12.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, shooting 49.5% from the floor.
• Jeremiah Fears is averaging 14.2 points, 3.6 boards and 3.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 points, 3.4 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
• Jordan Poole is averaging 16.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

Wizards Leaders

• Alex Sarr averages 17.4 points, 7.8 boards and 3 assists. He is also draining 50.4% of his shots from the field and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per game.
• The Wizards are getting 15 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Kyshawn George.
• The Wizards are receiving 9.5 points, 3.8 boards and 4.4 assists per game from Bub Carrington.
• Per game, Marvin Bagley III provides the Wizards 10 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Justin Champagnie's numbers on the season are 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1 assists per contest. He is making 49.1% of his shots from the field.

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